Kenneth Branagh is directing the live-action version of the fairy tale, whose cast also includes Cate Blanchett and Helena Bonham Carter.

Stellan Skarsgard is in talks to join the cast of Cinderella, Disney’s live-action version of the fairy tale being directed by Kenneth Branagh.

Lily James is starring as the young orphaned woman who finds her handsome prince, being played by Game of Thrones' Richard Madden. Cate Blanchett is the wicked stepmother, Helena Bonham Carter is the fairy godmother, and Sophie McShera (Downton Abbey) and Holliday Granger (The Borgias) are playing the stepsisters.

Skarsgaard will play the grand duke, the king’s adviser, who just may have ulterior motives in his guidance.Simon Kinberg, Allison Shearmur and David Barron are producing the fantasy and are planning a fall shoot in London.

Skarsgard will next be seen reprising his role of Dr. Erik Selvig for the third time in November’s Thor: The Dark World.